Monday, June 30, 2008

The Fabulous Feat 5k & more!

I did the Fabulous Feat 5k this past Sunday, and I added miles on before and after.I want Sunday's to be my long run day, so I decided to run to the race, and run home. I had really had no idea how my legs would feel during the race, so I had no time in mind.The route I took to Veteran's Park, was 3.7 miles. I ran that in 34:21, (9.18mile), trying not to overdo it, but using it as a "warm up".The race itself, for an inaugural race, had a very good turnout, 133 runners. Before I got to the starting line, I made sure I had my laces DOUBLE KNOTTED (see Run For Dad)!!Surprisingly, I ran the 1st mile in 7:30, and 2nd in 15:30. The 3rd mile had a long uphill, as you entered the woods, around the 2.5 mile mark. I always struggle with hills, and tried to attack it as best I could. I finished in 24:19 (7:50mile), which I was pleased with.With your goodie bag, at the registration, they gave us a number for raffle afterwards at the awards ceremony. I was lucky enough to have my number called, and picked a Dairy Queen gift card($10.00), not for myself of course, but to give to my boys. What kid doesn't love DQ !

I made sure to try and take in a lot fluids after the run. I felt good for the most part running back home, but running with a plastic Commerce Bank full of goodies, and being a bit worn out, made it an adventure. The last 1/2 mile or so, I felt a bit of cramping in my left thigh, but I lasted, and made it in 35:54 (9:43 mile).Overall, I ran 10.5 miles, on a humid day.I tried a few of my free samples during and after my runs.I had the Hammer gel Raspberry, about 1/2 hour after my first run, and when I got home, I had the Hammer Nutrition Strawberry Recoverite. I feel they both did what they where intended to do, and I woke up today, with no soreness!

8 comments:

Nice job! That 5k course at Vets is a tough one what with the placement of that last hill. I've run it the last two Sundays in a row and it got me each time. At least yesterday, I knew to expect it and went out a little slower. I can't imagine having run to the park beforehand...that's crazy! And then to run home with those goodies...

RTSS, I left the house about 7:15 or so, and the 5k didn't start until 9:00am. If I had to do it over, I would have left a bit later. An hour seemed a bit long, between runs. After the 5k, I guess it was about 20 minutes or so, until I left for the 3rd part of my run. I had to wait for the raffle.. My boys were excited to get a DQ gift card!

Hey Flyers, Your blog is a walk down memory lane. I graduated from Trenton State College in 1990 and lived in Lawrenceville Square. I worked in Hamilton and used to run in Mercer County Park all the time. We are going to have fun training for Philly.